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Sweetwater Center for the Arts A creative hub for communities west of Pittsburgh, we provide transformative artistic experiences for people & artists of all ages & abilities.

Join us for exhibitions, festivals, hands-on classes ranging from ceramics to metalsmithing, & much more! Sweetwater Center for the Arts is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers nearly 400 classes, workshops, and lectures annually in the visual, performing, literary and culinary arts for children, teens, and adults at every skill level, from beginner to experienced. Sweetwater's multidisciplinary approach includes classes in ceramics/sculpture, cooking, drawing, painting, photography, jewelry & metalsmithing, fiber arts, traditional crafts as well as private music lessons. In addition to education programming, Sweetwater provides cultural programming that is open to the public and offered for free or for a nominal cost - including musical performances, educational lectures, and exhibitions featuring local, regional, national, and international artists. Through gallery exhibitions, educational programming, and fundraising events, Sweetwater supports over 300 emerging and professional artists, musicians, and teachers throughout the region annually.

The Hart Family generously provides two $500 scholarships each year to high school students pursuing their artistic pass...
10/16/2026

The Hart Family generously provides two $500 scholarships each year to high school students pursuing their artistic passions and building their creative portfolios.

Scholarships may be used for opportunities such as mentorship with Sweetwater, one-on-one instruction, and access to Sweetwater classes and programs.

Applications open today, October 16, and close November 10.

To apply or learn more, reach out to Saige Baxter at [email protected]

We’re on Pittsburgh Today Live! 🎥Take a look at this special PTL segment featuring Sweetwater’s Culinary Department! Fro...
10/16/2026

We’re on Pittsburgh Today Live! 🎥

Take a look at this special PTL segment featuring Sweetwater’s Culinary Department! From hands-on classes to creative cooking experiences, our culinary programs are all about bringing people together through food.

We’re so excited to share a little taste of what’s happening in the kitchen at Sweetwater. Watch the segment and see what our Culinary Department is cooking up!

Learn more about upcoming culinary classes at sweetwaterartcenter.org.

Daisy Jade gets a look at how you can take culinary classes at Swee...

Thursday Artist Spotlight: Kayla MillerMeet Kayla Miller, a potter creating wheel-thrown stoneware ceramics that bring a...
10/15/2026

Thursday Artist Spotlight: Kayla Miller

Meet Kayla Miller, a potter creating wheel-thrown stoneware ceramics that bring a little fun and whimsy to everyday life.

Kayla draws inspiration from her favorite colors, flowers, bits of nature, and the joyful design of vintage housewares. Her work blends function with playful details, creating pieces that are meant to be used and enjoyed.

Kayla’s journey to ceramics began right here at Sweetwater, where she fell in love with the medium during a class. After earning her B.A. in Anthropology and Non-fiction Writing from the University of Pittsburgh, Kayla’s love of vintage led her to open Digs, a small vintage shop. Today, she creates in both Sweetwater’s ceramics studio and her home studio in Hopewell.

Kayla is also Sweetwater’s current Ceramic Coordinator and will be sharing her love of the wheel with students this fall through her Beginner Wheel class.

You can find more of Kayla’s work at the I Made It! Market in Robinson Mall, on Instagram at , and at Blooms Market this Saturday, October 17. Stop by and say hello!

Whether you want to pick up a paintbrush, get your hands in clay, cozy up with a chunky knit blanket, learn to make hand...
10/14/2026

Whether you want to pick up a paintbrush, get your hands in clay, cozy up with a chunky knit blanket, learn to make handmade ravioli, or take your wheel throwing skills to the next level, there’s a class for you at Sweetwater.

🎨 Oil Painting Essentials: Portrait Work | Tuesdays, Oct. 27–Dec. 1
https://www.hisawyer.com/sweetwater-art-center/schedules/activity-set/1969135?source=semester
🏺 Intro to Clay | Saturdays, Oct. 24–Nov. 21
https://www.hisawyer.com/sweetwater-art-center/schedules/activity-set/1969053?source=semester
🧶 Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop | Sunday, Nov. 1
https://www.hisawyer.com/sweetwater-art-center/schedules/activity-set/1969362?source=semester
🍝 Handmade Ravioli 101 | Saturday, Nov. 7
https://www.hisawyer.com/sweetwater-art-center/schedules/activity-set/1993875?source=semester
🏺 Beginners 2: Wheel Throwing | Tuesdays, Nov. 3–Dec. 8
https://www.hisawyer.com/sweetwater-art-center/schedules/activity-set/1968824?source=semester

Spaces are available now! Head to our website to explore the full class details and register.

SAMI applications are officially OPEN! 🎨The Sweetwater Artist Member Initiative (SAMI) is here to support artists as the...
10/12/2026

SAMI applications are officially OPEN! 🎨

The Sweetwater Artist Member Initiative (SAMI) is here to support artists as they build their practices, careers, connections, and creative futures in Western Pennsylvania.

Applications for the inaugural 2027 SAMI membership are open today, October 12, through November 30.

Ready to learn more and apply? Visit sami.sweetwaterartcenter.org

We’re proud to work alongside Equity Impact Center and partner with Radiant Hall and the Genesis Collective as we launch this new chapter for artists. We’re also grateful to The Heinz Endowments and BERO B**r for their generous support in bringing SAMI to life.

This is just the beginning. We can’t wait to see what this community creates together.

Apply today: https://sami.sweetwaterartcenter.org/become-a-member/

10/09/2026

Artists are stronger together.

SAMI is bringing artists, organizations, and creative spaces together to build a stronger, more connected creative community across Western Pennsylvania.

We’re proud to work alongside Equity Impact Center, and partner with Radiant Hall and the Genesis Collective as we launch this new chapter for artists.

Applications open October 12.
Learn more and apply at sami.sweetwaterartcenter.org

Thursday Artist Spotlight: Kate Shea DuncanMeet Kate Shea Duncan, an educator and artist based in Pittsburgh whose creat...
10/08/2026

Thursday Artist Spotlight: Kate Shea Duncan

Meet Kate Shea Duncan, an educator and artist based in Pittsburgh whose creative practice spans oil painting, fiber arts, and bookbinding.

Originally from Granville, Ohio, Kate earned her BFA in Theatre Production from Point Park University and has worked as an educator throughout the Pittsburgh area, including with the Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.

Kate is currently a ProjectArt Resident Artist, teaching weekly youth classes at the Homewood branch of the Carnegie Library. Her short film, “Broth,” was also recently selected for Shed Project’s ShortCuts, a program featuring films under five minutes. Out of 160 entries, “Broth” was one of just eight shorts to receive an honorable mention from the jury.

We’re also excited to have Kate as part of the Sweetwater community, where she teaches hand and machine sewing for teens.

Follow along with Kate’s work: .of.hearts

More ways to make, learn, and create at Sweetwater this fall!Looking for something new to try? We have several upcoming ...
10/07/2026

More ways to make, learn, and create at Sweetwater this fall!
Looking for something new to try? We have several upcoming classes with space to join:

🧵 Intro to Machine Sewing
Sundays, Oct. 18–Nov. 11 | 12–2 PM

🌶️ Puerto Rican Food 101
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 11 AM–2 PM

🪡 Intermediate Sewing
Wednesdays, Oct. 28–Dec. 2 | 5:30–8:30 PM

🎨 Fall Watercolor
Thursdays, Oct. 29–Nov. 19 | 12–2 PM

🖨️ Intro to Printmaking
Mondays, Nov. 2–Dec. 14 | 12–2 PM

Meet SAMI, Sweetwater Artists Member Iniciative! Built to help you create, connect, and grow your practice.
10/06/2026

Meet SAMI, Sweetwater Artists Member Iniciative! Built to help you create, connect, and grow your practice.

10/05/2026

Last call for Blooms🌸
One more Master Class🫟
Ceramic studio update 👏🏼
Some BIG news with SAMI and partnerships with The Genesis Collective, Radiant Hall and with thanks to The Equity Impact Center.
All included In The Water!

Address

200 Broad Street
Sewickley, PA
15143

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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+14127414405

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